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Local non-profits GreenUP, FISH join together to address food insecurity in Carson City with food drive
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 12/18/2020 - 1:48pmNonprofits greenUP! and Friends In Service Helping (FISH) are coming together around the topic of food waste and food insecurity this holiday season. It is estimated that a staggering 30-40 percent of all food produced in our country winds up in the landfill.
One solution for reducing waste is to donate extra food to feed the hungry: despite the high volumes of wasted food, over 13 million Americans lack regular access to a meal.
In our state, it is estimated by the Department of Health and Human Services that one in eight Nevadans does not know where their next meal is coming from.
Partnership Carson City offers Gift Cards to students to encourage a Safe and Sober New Year’s celebration
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 12/18/2020 - 12:24pmWhile this year’s safe and sober celebrations may look different, Partnership Carson City, in collaboration with Carson City Sheriff's Office School Resource Officers, is encouraging students to celebrate safety and responsibly this New Year’s Eve by offering gift cards as a token of appreciation.
Carson City Sheriff's Office steps up DUI enforcement during holidays
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 12/17/2020 - 2:57pmThe Carson City Sheriff’s Office is joining forces with other Nevada law enforcement agencies during this 2020 holiday season to enforce impaired driving laws and keep impaired drivers off of Nevada roadways. Officers will be out in force from Dec. 21 through Jan. 4, 2021.
Brewery Arts Center organizes Carson City’s second 'Unsilent Night' this Sunday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 12/17/2020 - 8:27amThe Brewery Arts Center has teamed up with local arts enthusiast Michael Tedesco once again to organize Carson City’s "Unsilent Night." The event is an original composition by Phil Kline, written specifically to be heard outdoors in the month of December.
Carson City Health and Human Services offers COVID-19 holiday celebration guidance for Quad counties
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/16/2020 - 1:13pmAs the risk for COVID-19 transmission continues to increase, Carson City Health and Human Services is encouraging residents to avoid attending or hosting holiday celebrations with those outside of your household and utilizing lower risk activities to celebrate the holiday with those outside of your household.
St. Teresa of Avila Catholic School 18th Annual Crab Feed – Reimagined!
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 12/12/2020 - 12:05pmThis event marks the 18th year for St. Teresa of Avila Catholic School's annual Crab Feed, bringing the community and surrounding areas together to support St. Teresa of Avila Catholic School in Carson City, educating kids from grades K-8 and providing preschool and pre-K programs in its Child Development Center.
Can we take a second, for the 2nd? (opinion)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 12/11/2020 - 11:52amTo say 2020 was a crazy and eventful year would be an understatement. I think just about everyone can agree on that. But in the midst of a pandemic, a summer of protests, and an election year that shattered records, (pick a category, any catagory) it seems nevadans also found alot to disagree on. It was easy to see if one attended any of these protests.
Friday is KTVN's 'Share your Christmas' Food Drive at Governor's Mansion, Carson Valley Inn, Grand Sierra Resort
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 12/10/2020 - 5:03pmKTVN will host its annual Share Your Christmas Drive-By Food Drive this Friday, Dec. 11 with food drop-off locations in Carson City, Minden and Reno beginning at 6 a.m. and running until 6 p.m.
WNC president, Carson City Mayor-elect produce video, radio announcements aimed to slow spread of virus
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 12/10/2020 - 11:27amTwo Carson City leaders have teamed up to help slow the spread of COVID-19 and provide information on how families can protect themselves and others during the holidays.
Carson City woman arrested for pushing boyfriend after he allegedly crashed her car on purpose
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 12/08/2020 - 12:05pmA 28-year-old Carson City woman was arrested in the 2800 block of U.S. Highway 50 E. for suspicion of domestic battery after pushing her boyfriend after he allegedly crashed her car, something she said he did on purpose because she was going to break up with him, according to a sheriff's office booking report. The boyfriend was also arrested by the Nevada Highway Patrol for suspicion of DUI.
Carson City Chamber volunteers help create magic at Governor’s Mansion
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/07/2020 - 11:44amSometimes to make things happen, you must just reach out and ask for help. With so many unusual challenges and disappointments facing us this year, the thought not being able to light up our capitol or the Governor’s Mansion for the holidays due to the pandemic was unacceptable.
Dayton Chamber's Night of Lights Begins
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 12/07/2020 - 9:32amGather your friends and family and hop in the car and drive to Dayton to see the Christmas Lights! You can vote on your favorite at DaytonNightofLights@gmail.com. One vote per e-mail address. The winner will receive a free year's membership to the Chamber.
Obituary: Steven L. David
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 12/06/2020 - 6:50pmSteven L. David, born December 10, 1955, passed away on the morning of Saturday November 28th, 2020 at his home with his wife Debbie at his side.
Some wildlife friends along the Carson River
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 12/06/2020 - 3:19pmSenator Square: Helping to give Carson City students in need a merry Christmas
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/06/2020 - 5:38amMany in Carson City do everything they can to help the less fortunate, and those opportunities never cease being opportunities. With this in mind, the holidays are here, the semester at Carson High School is almost over, Christmas vacation, also known as winter break, begins Dec. 19, and there is another opportunity to be generous for those who have plenty.
Longtime Educator, Commissioner to Receive Academic Degree Posthumous
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 12/04/2020 - 5:49pmNevada Indian Commission Commissioner Lori Pasqua will be honored with a posthumous Bachelor of Arts degree by the University of Nevada-Reno at its winter commencement on Saturday. Her family will accept this honorary degree on her behalf.
Friends of the Carson City Library Book Sale to be held Saturday
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 12/04/2020 - 10:43amFriends of the Carson City Library will be hosting a book sale this Saturday, Dec. 5 at Browsers Corner Book Store located at 711 E Washington St. from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Obituary: Alan Harney Glover, Carson City's previous Clerk-Recorder, dedicated resident
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 12/04/2020 - 8:25amVirtual Silver and Snowflakes Festival of Lights, pictures with Santa and more highlight weekend events in Carson City
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 12/03/2020 - 11:24pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region. The annual Silver and Snowflakes Festival of Lights holiday celebration goes virtual on Friday. Santa Claus will arrive virtually at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada and in-person at Battle Born Harley Davidson on Saturday for pictures with families and kids of all ages. Combined with live music and dinner specials at Living the Good Life, the state capital has events lined up for the holidays! Read on for more information.
Carson City's 5th graders to shine tonight at virtual Silver & Snowflakes Festival
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 12/03/2020 - 8:32pmTonight was supposed to be the time to bundle up, put handwarmers in your gloves and gather family and friends to venture downtown to enjoy one of Carson City’s most beloved traditions and the official kick-off to the holiday season.
Carson City's Happy Outlet hosts 3rd annual Happy Holiday Food Drive now through Dec. 18
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 12/03/2020 - 1:18pmHelp us feed Northern Nevada this season. The Happy Outlet's annual Happy Holiday Food Drive is our most successful event of the year. In 2019 we were able to help feed nearly 500 families. Our goal this year is to meet or exceed that.
What you need to know about Christmas tree cutting in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 12/03/2020 - 11:52amWhile Christmas tree cutting permits sold out in the Tahoe Basin almost as soon as they were available, with 2,000 permits being snatched up by Nov. 17, not all is lost if you've decided to brave the wilderness to cut down your very own festive tree.
Douglas County cancels public holiday events due to increase in COVID-19 cases
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/01/2020 - 9:33amMINDEN — After consultation with the Douglas County Officials, the Towns, public safety agencies, and Douglas County Emergency Management it was determined in-person public holiday events at the Towns of Gardnerville, Genoa, and Minden, as well as the 25th Annual Parade of Lights hosted by the Carson Valley Chamber of Commerce have been cancelled.
Pine Nuts with McAvoy Layne: Laughter is some of the best medicine on the shelf
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/30/2020 - 11:29amMost of us have long known from personal experience that humor, laughter and smiling are good for us. So it is reassuring to read Doctor Miller's assessment: “Heightened stress magnifies the risk of cardiovascular events, including heart attacks and strokes. Having a good sense of humor is an excellent way to relieve stress and anxiety and bring back a sense of normalcy during these turbulent times."
Fishing Report: Storing gear, lake closures, and winter fishing on Pyramid Lake
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 11/27/2020 - 3:35pmHello fellow anglers. I hope your holidays are starting off good, and you had a safe Thanksgiving with family and friends. Renee and I stayed home and connected with family and friends via text or telephone. I am slowly coming into the 21st century of technology, but fishing will always be old school in my book.
Public Service Announcement from Mayor Elect Lori Bagwell
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 11/27/2020 - 9:15amInsurance agency partners with Carson City's FISH for food and clothing holiday drive
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 11/25/2020 - 7:30amFarmers Insurance Greg Burnop Agency in Carson City is proudly collaborating with Friends in Service Helping, also known as FISH, in sponsoring a food and clothing drive.
Holiday favorite Reno 'TubaChristmas' goes virtual in 2020
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/22/2020 - 10:07amReno has been presenting TubaChristmas performances since 1989 and the organizers aren't going to let a little global pandemic stop their fun this year! They invite tuba, euphonium, and baritone horn players of all ages to join virtual Reno TubaChristmas 2020.
Senator Square: Carson High School NJROTC cadets compete, serve and remember
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/22/2020 - 7:54amCarson High School's NJROTC Drill and Color Guard team competed in their first ever ‘virtual’ drill competition hosted by University of North Carolina ROTC program. The various teams’ performances were captured on video and sent to the University for judging.
Carson City School District, Superintendent wish students and families a Happy Thanksgiving
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 11/20/2020 - 10:35amDear Friends:
I'm not sure what got me thinking about cranberries. After all, cranberries are not a food item you purchase and use regularly.